noun
- the state of being alone and feeling sad about it
- the quality of being remote or isolated
Examples
- After moving to a new city, she struggled with feelings of loneliness.
- The loneliness of the mountain cabin was both peaceful and unsettling.
- He joined a book club to combat his loneliness after retirement.
- The loneliness of the desert landscape was breathtaking.
- Social media can sometimes increase rather than reduce loneliness.
- The old man’s loneliness was evident in his eagerness to talk to visitors.